Welcome to Barrow Common

Barrow Common is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Somerset. It is a vast expanse of open land that is perfect for a peaceful walk or a picnic with family and friends. The common is surrounded by lush greenery and is home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and birds. The area is also rich in history, with several ancient burial mounds and other archaeological sites located within its boundaries.

One of the most striking features of Barrow Common is its stunning views. From the top of the hill, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Mendip Hills. The area is also home to several walking trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the common and its many hidden gems. Whether you're a nature lover or a history buff, Barrow Common is a must-visit destination in Somerset.

Barrow Common is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, and fishing. The common is home to several ponds and streams, which are teeming with fish, making it an ideal location for anglers. The area is also crisscrossed by several cycling and horse riding trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the common at their own pace. With its stunning natural beauty and abundance of outdoor activities, Barrow Common is a true gem of Somerset.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Birdwell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Sainsbury	Hollis Close Long Ashton Bristol Somerset BS41 9AZ 1275392496 School Website
Northleaze Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reyes	Brook Close Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9NG 1275540077 School Website
Four Acres Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Cave	Four Acres Withywood Withywood Bristol BS13 8RB 01179030474 School Website
Dundry Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne-Marie Maggs	110 Dundry Lane Bristol Somerset BS41 8JE 1179647181 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Primary School Vc Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alister Meredith	Ellfield Close Bishopsworth Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8EF 01173772186 School Website
Bedminster Down School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Davies	Donald Road Bedminster Down Bristol BS13 7DQ 1173532800 School Website
Ashton Vale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bradley Arthur	Avebury Road Ashton Vale Bristol BS3 2QG 1179030383 School Website
Venturers' Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Hobden	Withywood Road Withywod Bristol BS13 9AX 1173010805 School Website
Cheddar Grove Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Jeffery	Cheddar Grove Bedminster Down Bristol Bristol BS13 7EN 1179030418 School Website
Ashton Park School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Uffendell	Blackmoor's Lane Bower Ashton Bristol BS3 2JL 1173772777 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 2.43 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 3.14 Miles

Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 3.84 Miles

Nailsea And Backwell Station Road, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3LH 3.91 Miles

Bristol Temple Meads Station Approach, Off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6QF 4.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Streets Ahead Taxis 01275 394949 The Willows/Bridgwater Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 8JP 0.73 Miles
1St Call Airport Parking 0117 978 4764 95 Bridgwater Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8AE 1.20 Miles
Bristol Airport Chauffeurs 01934 742111 115 Highridge Green, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8BP 1.32 Miles
B Cars Of Long Ashton 0117 941 3345 Long Ashton Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 9JQ 1.36 Miles
Transcab 0117 963 2244 Unit 2B/Longbrook Trading Est/Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HW 1.89 Miles
Storm Taxis 0845 508 3332 Unit 5A/Bishopsworth Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 7LF 1.90 Miles
Home James Hire Class Travel Ltd 07790 343271 Suite 1, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2ST 1.92 Miles
V Cars 0117 925 2626 Longbrook House, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 1.93 Miles
V Cars Bristol 0117 963 1818 Longbrook House/4A Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 1.93 Miles
Bedminster Down Taxis 0117 953 2828 Avon, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 7JJ 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barrow Old Hospital Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridgwater Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Ashton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arch Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Providence Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrow Street (5) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yanleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wycke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highridge Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Batch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Long Ashton Surgery	Headley House 55 - 57 Rayens Cross Road Long Ashton Bristol Avon BS41 9DY
Grange Road Surgery 0117 9644343	Grange Road Surgery Grange Road, Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8LD
The Lennard Surgery 0117 9642211	The Lennard Surgery 1 Lewis Rd,Bedminster Dwn Bristol BS13 7JD
Hillview Family Practice 0117 3015240	Hartcliffe Health Centre Hareclive Road,Hartcliffe Bristol BS13 0JP
Hartwood Healthcare 0117 3015226	Hartwood Healthcare H/Cliffe H/C,Hareclive Rd Bristol BS13 0JP

Local Stores

Long Ashton
59-63 Weston Road
Long Ashton
Bristol
Somerset
BS41 9AA
01275 393659
Store Website
0.81 miles

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SPAR Bedminster
82-84 Bedminster Road
Bristol
BS3 5NP
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Golden Valley Vets
57 Weston Road Long Ashton North Somerset BS41 9AA 01275 394313 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Acupuncture
26 Keedwell Hill Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9DR info@bristolveterinaryacupuncture.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Mendip Way Equine
2 Park Cottages Barrow Court Lane Barrow Gurney Bristol Avon BS48 3RR 07881 375 021 philrichards74@hotmail.com 1.75 miles

Animals Treated
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
40 Church Road Bishopsworth Bristol Gloucestershire BS13 8JW 0117 964 0113 enquiries@avonlodgevets.com Website 1.77 miles
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B&Amp;W Equine Group Ltd
Ashton Hill Farm Weston Road Failand Bristol Gloucestershire BS8 3US 01275 392 965 enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk 1.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Ashton Veterinary Surgery
15 Duckmoor Road Ashton Bristol Avon BS3 2DD 0117 953 0707 Ashton@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ashton Court
This Is A Largely Circular Walk Around The Country Park. The Ashton Court Estate Itself Is Located Close To Bristol In North Somerset, And Holds 850 Acres Of Woodland, Parkland And Gardens – All Open To Exploration. BS41 9JH 1.59 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

Ashton Hill Woods
Dog Walk And Bridal Path At The Top Of Belmont Hill Between Flax Bourton And Failand. B3129 Lancashire 1.96 miles

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Ashton Court Mansions And Gardens
I Love This Walk! Just Outside Of The City But In The Middle Of The Countryside. 850 Acres Of Park And Woodland, It’S A Popular Walk But So Big You Can Easily Find Your Own Space. Parking Is Available For £1, There Is A Lovely Cafe With Dog Water Bowls At The Mansion As Well As Toilets. Ashton Estate Is Also A Deer Park, Although They Are Fenced In, Just Be Aware. There Are Various Paths So It Is Wheel Chair And Buggy Friendly. Estate Office Bristol Lancashire BS41 9JN 2.00 miles

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Ashton Court Estate
Lovely Walk That Is Really Easy To Access. It’S Set In 850 Acres So You Could Spend All Day There. There’S A Variety Of Woodland Areas, Fields, Cycle Paths And Bridleways As Well As Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Swim In. Dogs Are Allowed In The Deer Park But Must Be On A Lead. My Two Spaniels Love It There National Cycle Rte 33 Bristol Lancashire BS41 9JJ 2.10 miles

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Leigh Woods
Lovely Dog Friendly Walks, Several Path Choices Available. Popular With Families, Runners And Cyclists (Certain Paths Buggie Friendly). On The Weekends There Is A Refreshments Van. B3129 Bristol Lancashire BS8 3PB 2.52 miles

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Brandon Hill And Harbour Loop
A Lovely Summer Evening Walk! Brandon Hill Is Very Hilly With Mix Of Areas For Dogs - Long Grass, Open Grass And A Bit Of Woodland. There's A Kids Playground And Often People Having Drinks And Picnics. Drop Down Onto Jacobs Wells Road And Then Walk A Loop Of The Harbour, There's A Few Places For Dogs To Swim And Cool Off And Several Pubs And A Multitude Of Foodie Takeaway Options Especially Around The Whapping Wharf Shipping Containers. It's Busy In Good Weather But That's Part Of The Appeal. There Is Pay Parking All Around This Area. St. Brandon'S House 29 Great George St Bristol Lancashire BS1 5QT 3.35 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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